Smithton is a ghost town in Norton County, Kansas, United States.

Smithton, Kansas
Smithton is located in Kansas
Smithton
Smithton
Smithton is located in the United States
Smithton
Smithton
Coordinates: 39°57′34″N 99°51′05″W / 39.95944°N 99.85139°W / 39.95944; -99.85139
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyNorton
Elevation
2,428 ft (740 m)
Population
 • Total
0
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS ID482416[1]

History

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Smithton was issued a post office in 1884. The post office was discontinued in 1886.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 1984-07-01. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2018-01-02.

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